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Please let me know if there is a disease that makes an adult look like a child?
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Don't believe so: There are diseases that can make people look OLDER, but I am not aware of any that keep you from appearing much younger than actual age. Thank you for the question, I am also interested in answers others may give. I would suspect such a disease would be genetic in nature.
Answered 7/5/2014
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Yes, Progeria: Progeria or Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome is a very rare genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aspects of aging manifest at a very early age. It occurs as a new mutation as patients do not live to reproduce.
Answered 10/4/2016
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